Finding exactly what’s on TV feels like a chore lately. You scroll through five different streaming apps, look at a dusty cable guide, and still end up watching a rerun of something you didn't even like the first time. If you’re looking for The365 TV schedule tonight, you’ve probably noticed it’s one of those channels that pops up on your digital antenna or "FAST" streaming service and makes you go, "Wait, what is this?"
Honestly, it’s a bit of a hidden gem for anyone who misses the way TV used to feel—consistent, themed, and actually packed with movies you recognize. Tonight, January 17, 2026, the lineup is leaning heavily into classic drama and some heavy-hitting Tyler Perry features.
What is The365 anyway?
Most people stumble upon The365 (sometimes branded as 365BLK) while scanning local digital subchannels. It’s a joint venture from Free TV Networks—a powerhouse group involving Gray Television, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Lionsgate. Basically, they took a massive library of African American-centric content and decided to give it a dedicated home 24/7.
It replaced the old Circle Country network on many over-the-air stations. If you’re tired of paying $100 for cable, this is one of those "free with an antenna" channels that actually makes the antenna worth it.
The365 TV schedule tonight: The evening breakdown
Tonight’s vibe is definitely "Saturday Night Cinema." If you’re tuning in during the prime evening hours, here is what the airwaves look like. Keep in mind times are usually Eastern, so adjust if you’re out west.
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Prime time movies and series
As the sun goes down, the schedule shifts from the daytime courtroom marathons into full-length features.
Around 5:30 PM, they’re airing Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls. It’s that 2007 classic with Idris Elba and Gabrielle Union. It’s essentially the ultimate "rooting for the underdog" story. Following that, the schedule stays in the drama lane with a pair of made-for-TV movies that have some serious historical weight: The Vernon Johns Story and Heat Wave.
If you’re a night owl or just can’t sleep, the late-night slot (technically early Sunday, January 18) kicks off at 12:30 AM with Escape Plan: The Extractors. Yeah, the Sylvester Stallone one. It’s a hard pivot from the earlier drama, but hey, it’s Saturday night.
What happened earlier today?
If you caught the morning or afternoon blocks, you saw the channel's bread and butter.
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- Morning blocks: They usually run heavy on Queen Sugar and In the Heat of the Night.
- The Midday Movie: Today featured Ghosts of Mississippi at noon.
- The Afternoon slot: Tyler Perry's Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor occupied that 3:00 PM window.
Why people get the "365" name confused
There is a bit of a naming mess online. You’ll see "The365," "365BLK," and sometimes people just search for "365 TV" thinking of the bet365 stadium sports broadcasts.
To be clear: The365 TV schedule tonight refers to the broadcast network focused on Black-centric movies and series. It is not the sports betting channel, though ironically, if you were looking for sports tonight, the bet365 Stadium in the UK actually hosted Queens Park Rangers vs. Stoke City earlier today.
Common mix-ups include:
- Start TV: Another popular subchannel that airs Rizzoli & Isles and The Closer.
- Movies!: A different free channel that’s showing How Green Was My Valley and John Wayne's McLintock! tonight.
- Local Sports: Tonight is a massive night for sports elsewhere. The NFL Playoffs are in full swing with the Bills taking on the Broncos in the AFC Divisional Round.
How to actually watch it
You don’t need a Netflix password for this. If you have a smart TV or a Roku, search for "Free TV Networks" or look for it in the Live TV section of apps like Plex or Freevee.
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For the old-school crowd, just run a "channel scan" on your TV with a basic indoor antenna. It usually sits on a subchannel like 12.2 or 6.3 depending on where you live.
What to watch instead if you're not feeling it
Look, maybe 2000s dramas aren't your thing tonight.
If you want something brand new, January 2026 has been a ridiculous month for premieres. HBO just dropped A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (the newest Game of Thrones spin-off) literally tomorrow, January 18. If you have Paramount+, the Star Trek: Starfleet Academy premiere from a few days ago is still the talk of the sci-fi world.
But there’s something comfortable about The365 TV schedule tonight. It doesn't require a subscription. It doesn't require you to keep track of a complex "prestige TV" plotline. It’s just good, solid storytelling.
Actionable steps for tonight
- Check your local listings: Channel numbers for The365 vary wildly by city. Use a site like TV Insider or the official 365BLK website to plug in your zip code.
- Rescan your antenna: If you haven't done this in the last month, you might be missing the signal entirely.
- Set a reminder: If you want to catch Akeelah and the Bee tomorrow at 8:00 PM, mark it now—The365 doesn't usually have an "on-demand" feature like a streaming app.
TV is better when it's simple. Tonight’s lineup proves you don't need a massive budget to find something worth sitting down for. Grab some popcorn, ignore the phone, and enjoy the movies.